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Re: Going Domestic in Cuzco

Elainelink — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:58:09 -0000

Please keep up the great commentary. It is so beautiful! I hope you plan on doing a small book some day about this adventure. You have a way with words that puts me by your side. I can dream can'tI!!

Re: One Month in Peru

Elainelink — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:42:16 -0000

Casey remember this is a self inflicted adventure and you can stop at any time. We'd like you home like yesterday, we miss you. But that has to be your decision. Listen to your heart & gut feeling and the BIG BOSS from above. Love you so much, Grandma

Re: Zumba, Ecuador to Peru, 45km (bike)

Romain — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:38:49 -0000

Sounds like an amazing adventure! Enjoy your time in Peru! (Bah, I've always dreamt about going there...)

Re: Vilcabamba -> Parque Nacional Podocarpus 45km (bike)

Casey — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:24:21 -0000

Thanks Dan! You to friend. By the way, I still think we should swap motorcycle for bike when we get to Tierra del Fuego (you'll have to wait for me of course).

Re: Not quite to Zumba, Ecuador 60km (bike)

Casey — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:22:24 -0000

Gracias amiga! Feliz Navidad! Enjoy your time back home.

Re: Not quite to Zumba, Ecuador 60km (bike)

Elainelink — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:08:52 -0000

I hope your hands heal quickly. Just another page for your book. Going to miss you this Christmas. I'll bake your fave cookies when you get back in USA. Travel safely.

Re: Not quite to Zumba, Ecuador 60km (bike)

Simona Campidano — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:19:41 -0000

This looks like an awesome adventure!!! :)

Re: Vilcabamba -> Parque Nacional Podocarpus 45km (bike)

dan jones — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:21:05 -0000

you're the man! keep on riding the free world!

Re: Vilcabamba, Ecuador (day 18)

Vina — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:42:41 -0000

reading your post makes me miss you old friend! please continue to post so i can live vicariously through you. i feel the adventure getting sucked out of me but reading your posts really helps me get pumped again.

Re: Vilcabamba, Ecuador (day 18)

Kate — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:32:04 -0000

WHOOO! Am I the good friend? Did I get the shout out? AWESOME! (Again, capslock)

Re: O単a -> Loja, 110km (bike)

Casey — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:10:10 -0000

Thanks Patti!

I have an iPod, but I use it only about 25% of the time. It is dangerous to wear (even only one earbud), because I need to hear traffic. I would never wear it at night in the fog.

Often I listen to raucous music when I need a little extra motivation to make it up a hill. Otherwise I listen to podcasts and recorded radio shows about science, comedy, or other random stuff.

The sound of nature is nice, but after multiple 8-10 hour days it loses its charm. When I catch myself talking to myself, then I know it is time to pull out the iPod.

Re: Cuenca -> O単a, 100km (bike)

Patricia Riddle — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:12:01 -0000

Ha! The part about the guy telling you there was a half hour left reminds me of my backpacking trips when the trail seems to go on forever. When you ask someone coming in the opposite direction how far it is to the campsite, they tell you it's right around the corner. An hour later and you are still hiking! It is truly best not to think about it. Just keep moving.
Aunt Patti

Re: O単a -> Loja, 110km (bike)

Patricia Riddle — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:06:02 -0000

What a great post. Do you listen to an ipod while you are biking or do you just take in the sounds of everything around you?

Aunt Patti

Re: Cuenca -> O単a, 100km (bike)

Kate — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:08:55 -0000

Posada del Rio! Ooooh that brings me back. Casey, this sounds like an incredible adventure and a great way to challenge yourself. I'm super jealous and super excited to see you after another month of 12,000 ascents!

Re: Cuenca -> O単a, 100km (bike)

Elainelink — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:49:12 -0000

Oh Casey, I feel for you! But know you are a surviver. Keep on peddaling and spreading your charm. grandmere

Re: Puerto Lopez (day 3)

Annie — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:57:55 -0000

Hi, you've talked to John Coburn in Pt. Lopez. I have a travel website called Fab Placez (www.fabplacez.com). Would you like to post a story about your journey on my blog? I think our readers would enjoy hearing about your adventures. Just let me know. My email is annie@fabplacez.com Just let me know.

Re: The Adventure Illusion or: how I learned to stop thinking and just ride a bike

Vina Vo — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:08:19 -0000

Beautifully said. Please have double the fun for me as I sit here in my robe studying for my midterm tomorrow. Miss you Case! Bike on over to California when you're done :)

Re: The Adventure Illusion or: how I learned to stop thinking and just ride a bike

Casey — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:59:05 -0000

As long as I could wear that kickass hat occasionally :) Thanks Kate!

Re: The Adventure Illusion or: how I learned to stop thinking and just ride a bike

Kate — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:40:27 -0000

Casey, awesome post! Too bad you can't take the grisly old man with you. He could ride on your handlebars and make character-building comments all the way down to Tierra del Fuego!

Re: Coming out...so to speak

alison wood — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:56:39 -0000

Hey. Amazing! I'm glad for your blog, so I can keep up with you a little at least... I am proud to know you, because you've decided to live as you want to live instead of freaking out about bills and rent and buying a nice car and and and and. So. See you around? :)

Re: These aren't real problems

Amy M L — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:08:50 -0000

Love it! I wish I had your problems.

Re: Coming out...so to speak

Valorie Zimmerman — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 04:13:16 -0000

Kudos to you, sir, for stepping out in courage and energy, to follow your dream. Your dream will change -- keep following it! I hope we meet up at some point. :-)

Re: Coming out...so to speak

Casey — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:42:23 -0000

Thanks for the support Patti! This was definitely a tough decision, and knowing my loved ones are behind it makes it easier to pursue.

Re: Coming out...so to speak

Aunt Patti — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:42:04 -0000

You are young enough that you can choose this lifestyle and still change your mind down the road. Maybe change it many times. I admire you for living the dream. Everyone has to live their dream their own way. If this truly is your dream, no reason to hide it in the closet. Just keep us posted periodically so we know you are still alive and safe. Love you!

Re: Escaping the City

Julie — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:00:22 -0000

Thats a pretty amazing adventure you are on Casey. The landscape is beautiful too. Look forward to seeing more. Becareful out there.